Michael J. Herling
Partner
Private Equity, Venture Capital, M&A and Securities
T: 203-325-5015
F: 203-325-5001
mherling@fdh.com

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Michael J. Herling is a founding partner of Finn Dixon & Herling. Mike regularly represents clients in the areas of private equity, mergers and acquisitions, securities law and corporate governance. He counsels numerous private equity and venture capital firms in connection with investment and buy-out transactions by the funds and their portfolio companies, as well as fund formation work. Mike also counsels numerous corporate clients in connection with various matters, including their mergers and acquisition and financing transactions, as well as corporate governance matters.

Education

Stanford Law School (J.D. 1982)

Colgate University (A.B. 1979 Magna Cum Laude, with High Honors in History)
Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Admission

Connecticut, 1982

Recognition

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers
Best Lawyers in America

Professional and Civic Activities, Associations and Memberships

Colgate University
     Board of Trustees, 2007 – Present

     Alumni Corporation Board of Directors, 2003 – Present
     Executive Committee, 2004 – 2006

     President's Club, 1996 – 2002
     Chairman, 2000 -2002

Stamford Health System, Board of Directors, 1997 - Present
Chairman, 2003 - 2006
Vice Chairman, 1999-2003

Darien Library, Board of Trustees
President, 1993 -1995

Stanford Law School, Board of Visitors, 1996 - 1998

Connecticut Bar Association
Business Law Section

American Bar Association
Business Law Section
Venture Capital and Private Equity Committee

Representative Clients

Oak Investment Partners

Goldman Sachs & Co.

Saugatuck Capital Company

RFE Investment Partners

GarMark Partners

Capital Partners, Inc.

New Stream Capital LLC

Spine Wave, Inc.

Moran Towing Corporation